Dto the unmistakable flared silhouette, the trapeze dress represents the perfect synthesis between fashion and geometry. Rigorous and essential, it has its roots in the 1960s, when fashion abandoned the constricting structures of the past to embrace freer and more airy silhouettes.
From the days of the iconic Twiggy to today, the A-line dress continues to set trends. Made more current by modern styling and unexpected combinations, it still maintains intact that old-fashioned charm that recalls the lightness of the legendary Sixties. Elegant or informal, here are 5 look ideas to wear it in an updated way this winter.
How to match the trapeze dress: with tights
If the chosen dress is playful and irreverent, the rest of the look must follow a single line: sobriety. The sheer tights and patent leather ballerinas balance the liveliness of the mini dress with a retro touchgiving life to a sparkling and refined mix at the same time.
Over the shirt
Strategically layered over a single-color shirt, theflared dress it is irresistibly glamorous. The styling tip of fashionistas? Focus on a printed model with contrasting colourscapable of catalyzing attention and establishing itself as the focus of the look.
Over the single-color shirt, the geometric-print trapeze dress immediately becomes more modern (Credits: Getty Images).
With knee-high boots
It’s been more than fifty years since Twiggy paired short dresses with bold boots, but fashion hasn’t changed all that much. Even today the trapeze dress goes perfectly with high-cut modelswhich wink at the past but have a completely contemporary taste.
With knee-high boots, in perfect Twiggy style (Credits: Getty Images).
Flared dress and micro cardigan
The lively vintage print of the dress finds a precious ally in the monochromatic micro cardigan, which tones down the visual impact of the polka dots – again from the Sixties – and gives the whole a bon ton accent.
A simple micro cardigan is enough to make the polka dot dress refined and bon ton (Credits: Getty Images).
With socks and moccasins
The long-sleeved geometric dress? It suits every body type and has an innate eleganceespecially if chosen in heavy and structured fabrics such as wool.
Together with the white socks and heeled loafers, the flared mini dress is a concentration of elegance (Credits: Getty Images).
For this winter it is worn along with white socks and heeled loafershalfway between preppy style and old money charm.
A touch of yesteryear, without nostalgia.